sandy carouth

My poetry book, Turning the Pages of Life…, is going to be featured at the yearly regional book fair exhibition, held at the New York Library Association, October 15-16, 2009, and also at the California Library Association, October 31-November 1, 2009.  Local newswires and press releases will be sent out to these areas, as written by an employee of the book publisher at Xlibris Publishing Company:

Remember Unforgettable Moments by Turning the Pages of Life…

Poetic anthology traces life through literary masterpieces

Houston, Texas—An anonymous writer once said,  “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.”

With the passionate desire to indeed, capture life’s breathtaking moments, author-poet, Sandy Carouth weaves a fascinating tapestry of profound thoughts into a wonderful poetic anthology entitled Turning the Pages of Life…released through Xlibris.  With over one hundred pages of original and entrancing poems, Turning the Pages of Life… opens the readers’ eyes to life’s outstanding miracles that make the world worth living.  Providing a nostalgic atmosphere, these heartening literary masterpieces paint the poet’s colorful past and depicts her radiant future.  Reflecting on a varied scope of themes—birth, childhood, friendships, heartaches, love, compassion, and faith—this seamlessly woven masterpiece opens the window to her soul.

Designed with beautiful rhythm and compelling photographs, Turning the Pages of Life… presents the blissful sentiments of life through subtle yet profound masterpieces.  A treasure for readers of all ages, this book conveys the best gifts life can offer.  For more information, log on to www.Xlibris.com.

“They fell, but o’er their glorious grave floats free the banner of the cause they died to save.”

-Francis Marion Crawford

Remember…

A Memorial Day Poem

It’s the time of year when we turn our thoughts

To our precious freedom, and those who fought

For our liberty that they wanted to save,

And that sent them to an early grave.

So on this day as we remember

The ones who were so brave;

Take a long, hard walk in their shoes

On the road they had to pave.

Soldiers fought the fight, the battle won,

As they trudged onward in the setting sun.

Never once regretting the choice they made;

Only asking their memory never to fade.

So fly your banner, so proud and free!

It’s the least we can do, you and me.

Let the stars and stripes wave freely in the wind.

Stand tall and proud, and never rescind.

And please, don’t take what you have for granted!

A high price was paid for those seeds to be planted.

Yes, blood was spilled; lives torn apart…

Hopes and dreams were shattered—ripped right from the heart!

Now they shouldn’t have died in vain, you see,

Having endured the pain for you and me.

Their lives will live on, just take a good look;

You’ll see their bright faces in the babbling brook.

In the tall, majestic mountains we’ll find

The strength of the soldier—one of a kind!

In springtime the newness of life abounds

As the earth is reborn and beauty resounds.

Yes, we’ll always remember their sacrifice,

And how they paid the ultimate price.

The stains of war may be washed away,

But no one will forget them, especially not today!

-Sandy Carouth May 2009